Exodus 29:19
And thou shalt take the other ram; and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָ֣קַחְתָּ֔
And thou shalt take
H3947
וְלָ֣קַחְתָּ֔
And thou shalt take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 12
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָֽיִל׃
of the ram
H352
הָאָֽיִל׃
of the ram
Strong's:
H352
Word #:
3 of 12
properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree
הַשֵּׁנִ֑י
the other
H8145
הַשֵּׁנִ֑י
the other
Strong's:
H8145
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
וְסָמַ֨ךְ
shall put
H5564
וְסָמַ֨ךְ
shall put
Strong's:
H5564
Word #:
5 of 12
to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
וּבָנָ֛יו
and his sons
H1121
וּבָנָ֛יו
and his sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 12
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם
their hands
H3027
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם
their hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
9 of 12
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 12
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Historical Context
The blood application ceremony was unique to priestly consecration, marking the priests as blood-sanctified for service. This visible sign testified to their cleansing and separation for God's purposes.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's blood sanctify your hearing, working, and walking?
- What does the 'right' (ear, hand, foot) emphasis teach about strength in service?
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Analysis & Commentary
The consecration ram's blood applied to Aaron's right ear, thumb, and toe symbolizes that priests must hear God's word (ear), act on it (thumb/hand), and walk in it (toe/foot). Blood application sanctifies these members for holy service. Christ's blood sanctifies our hearing, working, and walking—our complete life consecrated through His atonement. The right side emphasizes the place of honor and strength.